MIRMI News

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an innovative robot that can move safely and autonomously through crowds of people. The robot uses a combination of sensors and intelligent algorithms to predict the behavior of people and adapt its route in real time. In the future, this technology could be of great importance not only for humanoid robots, but also in the field of autonomous driving to enable safe interaction between humans and machines. [read more]

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Cologne have developed an AI-supported learning system that uses eye-tracking to identify the individual strengths and weaknesses of pupils in mathematics. Using a standard webcam, the system analyzes eye movements and generates targeted hints to support the learning process. [read more]

Robots that clean our homes, AI-powered drones, and self-driving taxis - Prof. Angela Schoellig from TUM explains how robotics and AI are shaping the future. In the BR Podcast "Die Blaue Couch", she shares insights into the latest breakthroughs and the challenges ahead. [read more]

euROBIN has big plans: The pan-European robotics network, which is dedicated to advancing technologies through collaboration, aims to build innovative robotic skills for the economy in a shared European repository for next-generation intelligent machines and robots. Competitions play a vital role in demonstrating state-of-the-art methods on real world robot platforms by the world’s premier robotics researchers. Uniquely, competitions provide a stage in which international teams of researchers can develop new solutions in a short period of time to pressing challenges from the industry. [read more]

The self-driving shuttle "Edgar" from the Technical University of Munich demonstrates how research can become reality. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, Edgar autonomously navigates the dense crowds of Oktoberfest. It recognizes pedestrians, cyclists, traffic signs, and even handles unpredictable situations—like a shattered glass bottle on the street. [read more]

RTL reports in a new feature on the advancements in robotics in Germany. Included: GARMI, the care assistant developed by a team from the Geriatronics Research Centre at TUM, and Prof. Stefan Leutenegger's drones that explore the forest in the Digiforest research project. [read more]

Five researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have been awarded ERC Consolidator Grants to explore groundbreaking questions in neuroscience, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. Their projects range from studying brain feedback loops to developing more robust quantum systems and AI for realistic 3D objects. The grants, totaling up to two million euros per project, will support advancements in these critical scientific fields. [read more]

These five highlights of geriatronics research from 2024 show the potential of care assistance robotics. Research in the field of geriatronics has been underway at the TU Munich campus in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for over five years. First and foremost is the GARMI care assistance robot. It is set to develop into an all-in-one helper and later assist nursing staff. GARMI's repertoire already includes a lot, from simple pick-up and delivery services to possible physiotherapeutic use in the rehabilitation of patients and telemedical applications such as ultrasound.  If you want to know how much… [read more]

TUM Professor Alois Knoll, a member of MIRMI from the Chair of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Embedded Systems, commented on the future of mobility on heute journal on December 2. [read more]

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a robotic pair of pants that makes walking easier and significantly reduces energy consumption. The smart technology, which adapts to individual needs and is ready to use without any preset configurations, particularly benefits older adults or individuals with health limitations. The vision: a modular system that functions like clothing and can even be used for demanding activities like hiking in the mountains. [read more]